Archive for January, 2005
Everyone has heard the story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den. It is a classic Bible story used to illustrate the power of God, human obedience and faith. Even though it is a classic story, it touches me every time I read it (maybe that is what makes it a “classic”.) I often wonder how [...]
“It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men And knowledge to men of understanding.” – Daniel 2:21
Whenever I read verses such as this, it gives me a supreme sense of peace that my faith has true meaning. There is no person, [...]
Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; for this reason he who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.” – John 19:11
This verse makes me think about all the times we are complicit in someone being harmed because we simply don’t like them. We [...]
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. – John 17:3
I find this saying by Jesus very interesting. If you read it carefully you notice, it does not speak of eternal life as something in the far distant future or after death. [...]
?A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.?- John 13:34
Over the past few weeks we have been talking about the revolution Jesus came to this earth to [...]
The Pharisees wanted to kill Jesus. They claimed it was for blasphemy and other ungodly action, but their own words condemn them. In John 11:48 we see them worrying much more about losing their positions of power and prestige than about Jesus’ “sin.” In fact, it becomes plainly clear that they could care less if [...]
Often as I am driving to work in the morning, I contemplate the amazing creation of God. I will marvel at this creation and thank God for it. However, it is not very often that I look at this creation as what it really is – God’s gift of love to us. God basically created [...]
Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work. – John 4:34
Being on mission with God is the greatest human action of loyalty to our heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ. In this passage, we see Jesus saying he was busy fulfilling [...]
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. – John 1:5
This simple verse of scripture says so much about our world today. God’s light and the light of his people is shining in the darkness, but people do not understand it. Muslims throughout the world distrust Christian relief organization because [...]
Over the last several centuries there have been those who claim that God does exist, some even say Jesus exists(ed), but they deny he is was or is actively involved in our world. I cannot help but wonder if they have even read his Word. If you look at Ezekiel and God’s very specific instructions [...]
